reloading
I came into possession of a Pacific DL 150 reloader, but it came with no manual, so I have no Idea what order the shot shell must go thru in order to be reloaded, can someone with the same model or the knowledge help me.
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You can probably buy a new setup from Lee for the least money, but if it were ne i would buy an RCBS reloading kit and be done with it, or lacking that i would hit the garage sales, craigs list, whatever and buy descent equipment to last me for a while. I'm not saying that Lee is bad, just that there is better out there in my opinion. Some of Lee's equipment is the cats meow and nobody makes anything better. just more expensive. Hornaday, lyman, and several others make good presses, dies, and other equipment also. Rcbs has a great warranty program as does Hornaday. Dillon has good equipment also, but they are sure proud of it(pricewise). 0 -
For a beginner, Lee. Their scale is junk, plan on buying that separately. Their new classic cast presses are top notch, their dies are fine for anything but match grade ammo for precision benchrest guns (even then their Collet dies give a run for the money), everything else is functional, if not the best on the block.
Lots of topics on this in the reloading forum, search through the old posts.0 -
If you are buying the whole get up, I can't say enough about my RCBS set that my dad taught me with in the early 70's. It is an old single stage, and you CANNOT beat RCBS. There are some that might not agree, but RCBS has ALWAYS backed EVERYTHING I have ever had.
Now as far as the best for the buck, I have to say that I have used a lot of Hornady equipment. It is great. I actually use their Autocharge, and love it. Hornady stuff is top notch too.
You may be able to find something on GunBroker or Ebay. I have seen people get rid of entire kits for half of new because they couldn't get into it. Just remember that it takes a while to find the right load for your individual gun. A Remington 700 30-06 with serial number 1234 may like a different load than the one with serial number 1235.
Once you find your kit, get going, and get into it, you might be surprised at how good a time you can have doing it with your kids.0 -
quote:Originally posted by 1988z01
If you are buying the whole get up, I can't say enough about my RCBS set that my dad taught me with in the early 70's. It is an old single stage, and you CANNOT beat RCBS. There are some that might not agree, but RCBS has ALWAYS backed EVERYTHING I have ever had.
Once you find your kit, get going, and get into it, you might be surprised at how good a time you can have doing it with your kids.
Them's fightin' words. [:D]
But just to agree, the RCBS presses are top notch, I just think that the new Lee ones are just as good (NOT the old Lee), and have a few features the RCBS lacks.
RCBS will NOT back electronics or out of production items. I have had the run around with them on those several times. Not that I'd entirely expect them to, just something to be aware of it you bid on gunbroker or fleabay.0 -
Spend the most you can on the press. Once you have a good foundation everything else can be adjusted too. My new favorite dies are hornandy new dimension dies followed by redding and C&H. A good RCBS press is a great place to start.
Also don't overlook old presses. I found an old hollywood turret that I love and the single stage I use all the time is a 30 pound cast texan.0 -
rifle or pistol ammo,or maybe both?
pistol is easier and less time consuming,and a good place to start off.
Buy used whenever possible,dies usually last forever,good cast iron presses do too.If you buy a used scale..or evn if u don't...buy a set of check weights for it,for safety's sake.
START by buying at least two manuals that have how-to as well as load info.Lyman's is my go to book,the ABC's of Reloading is a good one to start with too.
Hodgodn's and Speer don't have much on how-to,I'd skip them for now.
be advised,a thousand rounds of ammo takes severak thousand hand operations,so if you're in a hurry,buy ammo.Reloading is a labor of love for the most part.0 -
I've been reloading for 42 years and I cannot say enough about the quality of my RCBS Rochchucker press and other RCBS equipment. This stuff lasts a long time and, in the whole scheme of things, doesn't cost that much new. Just buy the RCBS kit from Midway (they put them on special often) or look online for a deal and get going. You'll need a case trimmer pretty quickly and I don't think it comes with the kit. I bought a Lyman many years ago and it's still going strong. Then will come the case tumbler (you will feel better about clean, shinny cases). Numerous other handy tools you'll become used to asking for on birthdays etc.
I was lucky to have an old timer show me the ropes and teach me good habits. If there is one of these old geezers (I guess I'm getting in this category) around in your neighborhood or shooting circles, they are a wealth of information and experience. There is no advantage of learning everything the hard way. If no geezer around, read everything you can (ABC's, as the guy above said, is very good start). Caution: You will not save any money doing this. If you like to shoot, it is addicting. If you are married, your spouse may wish you were on cocaine instead of this. Just get started, use your common sense and have fun.0 -
quote:Originally posted by jonk
quote:Originally posted by 1988z01
If you are buying the whole get up, I can't say enough about my RCBS set that my dad taught me with in the early 70's. It is an old single stage, and you CANNOT beat RCBS. There are some that might not agree, but RCBS has ALWAYS backed EVERYTHING I have ever had.
Once you find your kit, get going, and get into it, you might be surprised at how good a time you can have doing it with your kids.
Them's fightin' words. [:D]
But just to agree, the RCBS presses are top notch, I just think that the new Lee ones are just as good (NOT the old Lee), and have a few features the RCBS lacks.
RCBS will NOT back electronics or out of production items. I have had the run around with them on those several times. Not that I'd entirely expect them to, just something to be aware of it you bid on gunbroker or fleabay.
I didn't know that about electronics or out of production stuff. I just finally broke down and got the electronic scales set up, but in Hornady. I have to say I love it. Not the perfect load everytime, but SOOOO much faster. Haven't used anything Lee related other than some old stuff from the ancient box kits. I still use a lot of that stuff.
Regardless of what you choose, this is addictive. Something about pulling that group to a pretty little clover.0 -
quote:Originally posted by jonk
For a beginner, Lee. Their scale is junk...
As much as I love Lee stuff I have to agree...the Lee scale is scary and I would never trust it. It reminds me of those old Revell model kits with the poor fit...no thanks0
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